Chapter 166: Not Even Magneto Can Stop His Advance

Chapter 166: Not Even Magneto Can Stop His Advance

Meanwhile, in seat number 3874, a group of foreigners were engaged in a hushed conversation.

"I think we might have targeted the wrong person..."

"What?"

"The pseudo-god mentioned in the oracle is not that Song, but this guy named Zhao!"

"Indeed! A newcomer challenging a Seventh Rank powerhouse, it has to be him!"

"This is crucial information that must be reported immediately."

"Forget it! This is the Amnesiac Realm; even if we know this now, we'll forget everything once we leave."

"Perhaps we can collaborate with the South Korean team and have them share the news with us after they leave?"

"Why do you think the South Koreans would choose to keep their memories instead of claiming the Beyonder item reward after winning the championship?"

"Because they also have a Kryptonian heritage talent."

...

That night, many acquaintances visited Zhao Zheng's rest room.

In the Universal Spirit Realm, there were no restrictions on the activities of Extraordinary Beings, and they could freely visit each other.

The process was simple. First, they would search for the other party's seat number on the holographic computer, send a private message to seek consent, and then teleport directly to their location.

It was incredibly convenient, especially since the arena was as vast as a large city, and it would take a whole day to walk to another contestant's area.

Many of Zhao Zheng's old classmates, such as Jiang Hebin, Chen Kai, Wang Fei, and Shen Nana, came to visit.

Zhao Zheng's older brother, Zhao Rong, also brought the Battalion Commander and their comrades to pay a visit.

It wasn't to flatter Zhao Zheng, but out of pure curiosity about his strength.

Meanwhile, in Ma Dongwu's rest room, many visitors arrived.

However, each visitor had a specific purpose.

Although their intentions varied, their requests were astonishingly consistent: they wanted Ma Dongwu to choose to retain his memories after becoming the champion and then share the news with them.

Ma Dongwu agreed on the surface, but once he sent them away, he broke into a smile.

"Boss, are you really going to choose to keep your memories and share the news?" one of his subordinates asked.

Ma Dongwu replied, "Retaining my memories is a certainty, but sharing the news? You fools! That newcomer poses too great a threat and must be restricted. However, sharing the news? That's just stupid."

...

After the fifth round of eliminations, everyone was surprised to find that only a thousand contestants had advanced.

Perhaps, with a couple more rounds, the champion would be determined.

Additionally, from the sixth round onwards, it was no longer called an elimination round but had entered the formal competition stage.

The process remained the same, but the time limit was lifted, allowing both challengers and defenders to fight without constraints.

The arena also underwent a transformation. The ten large arenas directly combined into a super-large arena, resembling a small town, and even featured a new skin function.

At this moment, the arena replicated a ruined city with numerous dilapidated buildings and mountains of metal scrap surrounding it.

The crowd was amazed by this change.

When the defender of this round appeared, they were even more astonished.

"That guy is... Magneto!"

"I can't believe the defender for the sixth round is this powerhouse!"

"No wonder the arena has changed like this, with so much scrap metal. It's perfectly suited for Magneto!"

"Yes! In this environment, Magneto has an overwhelming advantage."

"The advanced powerhouses are in trouble now."

"I remember a top-tier strongman from the Ugly Federation with Magneto's heritage. How powerful is the real Magneto?"

"You mean Ethan Smith? He does have Magneto's heritage, but his strength has long surpassed the real Magneto. The actual Magneto is probably a Seventh Rank, which is why he was assigned here."

...

Indeed, the defender for the sixth round was Magneto himself!

It was the middle-aged Magneto, during his prime.

This Magneto wore a helmet, and upon appearing on the arena, he floated in mid-air, standing tall like a deity.

"I never expected the defender for this round to be such a formidable figure, one of the top-tier mutants," Qian Laoshi muttered to himself.

Old Chu frowned, "Magneto can fly. All those who can't fly will be at a huge disadvantage against such an opponent."

"Song Leader directly asked, 'Zhao Zheng, are you confident?'

Upon hearing this question, everyone turned to look at Zhao Zheng.

Zhao Zheng smiled and nodded, "No problem."

This response made everyone's expressions peculiar.

Originally, this Spirit Realm journey was meant for them to guide Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang, the two newcomers, to strive for a good performance.

But now, obediently, the situation has completely reversed.

It's Zhao Zheng who's leading them to fly!

At this moment, Zhao Zheng suddenly asked, "Ms. Shen, how many Combat Points does our team have now?"

Last night, more visitors came, so everyone on the team was busy hosting guests and didn't have a chance to sit down and discuss.

Therefore, the customary post-elimination round summary of Combat Points didn't happen last night either.

Ms. Shen immediately replied, "184 points, currently ranked 411st."

"How many points does Ma Dongwu's team have?" Zhao Zheng asked further.

"517!" Ms. Shen exclaimed, revealing a surprising number. "And they still have three people left on their team."

Hearing this, the crowd frowned slightly.

The gap was quite significant!

Unexpectedly, Teacher Shen added, "However, the current champion is not from South Korea. In the previous round, a super-strong team from the Ugly Federal State advanced with four members, surpassing Ma Dongwu's team. They are currently in the lead, ranked first."

At these words, everyone became even more astonished and felt more hopeless.

With such a gap, it would be extremely challenging for Zhao Zheng alone to lead the team to victory.

Even Zhao Zheng himself, upon hearing this news, furrowed his brows.

"Alright, I understand. Thank you, Ms. Shen," he said.

"Don't mention it," Ms. Shen shook her head. "It's the least I can do."

At that moment, the competition had already begun.

The first to take the stage was a powerful black man.

The opponent was incredibly fast, but against Magneto, speed was of no use.

Because Magneto could fly!

Although this black powerhouse also had long-range attack methods, Magneto effortlessly blocked them.

All he needed was to gather some scrap metal to protect himself.

Then, the black man became a living target.

After dodging several metal shard attacks from above, this guy wisely chose to concede.

Zhao Zheng was the second to take the stage.

As his figure appeared on the arena, it immediately caught the attention of countless people.

Many wondered how far this newcomer could go in the arena.

Some had heard of Zhao Zheng's ambition to win the championship and were trying to keep it quiet, still hiding his true potential...

To be honest, most who heard of Zhao Zheng's bold ambition scoffed at it! Because the current situation was not in Zhao Zheng's favor.

He was the only one left on his team.

Even a powerful Seventh Rank Extraordinary Being in this situation wouldn't dare guarantee a championship win.

Not to mention, Zhao Zheng was just a newcomer...

"This kid is up!"

"Do you think he can advance this time?"

"It's hard to say. Magneto is incredibly strong, but this kid is also remarkable, and his Shock Fruit Ability allows him to attack from a distance."

"Regardless of the outcome, this guy's previous performance has already amazed the entire arena. He's made our journey worthwhile!"

"Yes! It's a shame that the Universal Spirit Realm is an Amnesiac Realm; otherwise, his performance would have created a global sensation after leaving."

"I heard he wants to win the championship and is blocking the news of this Universal Spirit Realm."

"Huh? His team is so far behind, and he thinks he can win the championship alone? He's dreaming!"

...

In the arena, the battle commenced!

Almost immediately after Zhao Zheng's appearance, Magneto, with his bloodshot eyes, took action.

He flew into the air, using his ability to control the vast amount of metal on the ground and launching an attack on Zhao Zheng from above.

For a moment, metal fragments filled the sky, creating a metallic storm.

Then, under Magneto's control, various pieces of metal flew towards Zhao Zheng like a raging storm!

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

The sound of piercing the air kept ringing out.

Facing such a long-range attack, most people would likely succumb to defeat.

At least, the Extraordinary Beings in the audience didn't think they could counter such an assault.

However, Zhao Zheng on the arena seemed unbothered, striding forward.

Astonishingly, he allowed the metal spikes to hit his body...

A breathtaking scene unfolded.

As countless metal fragments struck Zhao Zheng, they emitted a "ding-ding-ding-ding" sound upon impact.

Zhao Zheng's body seemed to be not of mortal flesh, but an invincible, unbreakable physique.

Magneto's attacks were completely ignored by Zhao Zheng...

Seeing this, countless people were shocked beyond belief.

"What kind of freak is this guy? He's strong, but his defense is also incredibly high?"

"Is his body made of ultra-alloy, or is he wearing some extraordinary armor?"

"Impossible. The rules of the Universal Spirit Realm prohibit the use of all extraordinary items. He must be relying solely on his own defense to withstand the attacks."

"What a monster! A real monster!"

"No wonder he dared to eat the Tremor Fruit, which loses its power. With a body like that, he's not afraid of the fruit's side effects."

"But defense alone won't do. We need to find a way to bring Magneto down from the sky."

...

Magneto, high in the sky, also realized that his attacks were ineffective.

Though he had lost his sanity, he retained his combat skills and discipline.

Magneto immediately changed his attack strategy.

He began controlling large metal objects, such as abandoned trucks and machine tools, and launched them towards Zhao Zheng.

"Boom!"

Numerous large metal chunks, like mountains, crashed into Zhao Zheng one after another.

The sight was terrifying! At this moment, Magneto resembled a divine being controlling all things.

But of course, Zhao Zheng wasn't going to just take the beating!

He suddenly squatted down, supporting himself on one fist, and locked his gaze on Magneto high above.

The next moment!

He seized a gap in the attacks, and his legs unleashed a powerful force.

"Boom!"

The arena beneath Zhao Zheng's feet crumbled, creating a deep pit.

Using the recoil, he soared into the sky, charging towards Magneto.

Magneto's reaction was swift.

He immediately controlled a pile of giant metal to block his path.

However, these metal chunks were no match for Zhao Zheng; they were like paper in front of him...

"Bang!"

The metal blocking Zhao Zheng was instantly smashed to pieces.

In the blink of an eye, Zhao Zheng had reached Magneto and grabbed his neck.

"Crack!"

A crisp sound echoed.

Magneto's neck was effortlessly twisted.

Though Magneto's control over metal was formidable, his physical body was actually quite weak, similar to an average person's.

With Magneto's death,

The metal he had controlled returned to normal physical laws, falling from the sky like rain.

Zhao Zheng, holding Magneto's body with one hand, stood tall in the sky, a victor.

If Magneto had previously resembled a divine being,

Then Zhao Zheng, in the eyes of many, was like a deity descended upon the mortal realm...

Everyone stared at Zhao Zheng high in the sky, speechless.

Zhao Zheng's display of strength once again astonished everyone.

His formidable defense was one thing.

But how could he fly? It's worth noting that the ability to fly is a rare power among the Extraordinary Beings from both the Holy Land and the Spirit Realm.

Some abilities that allow one to briefly rise into the air, like the Navy's Six Styles 'Moon Step', can't truly be considered flight.

But not only can Zhao Zheng fly, his speed is incredibly fast?

What a monster.

What kind of creature is he?

...

Zhao Zheng once again stunned the entire arena!

In the blink of an eye, the sixth round of the competition concluded.

This time, Zhao Zheng scored 24 points, bringing his team's total combat points to 427.

Additionally, their team ranking soared, reaching 197th place!

(Such a significant jump was due to the sixth round eliminating many powerful contenders.

Magneto was indeed formidable, and only a select few could advance past him.

As the seventh round of the competition approached,

Only 133 participants remained eligible, including Zhao Zheng.

Among these 133, all but Zhao Zheng were renowned powerhouses!

Currently, Ma Dongwu's team had only two remaining members.

The other champion seed teams were in a similar situation.

Of course, these champion seed teams had accumulated substantial combat points.

For instance, Ma Dongwu's team had amassed 1003 points and was still in second place.

Today,

The seventh round of the competition was set to begin.

The crowd arrived early at the coliseum's spectator stand, eagerly awaiting the start of the battles.

Everyone understood that the upcoming matches would be increasingly crucial.

Perhaps, the champion was about to be decided...

(End of Chapter)

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